This year’s Mid-Season Invitational (MSI 2024) is changing things up again.
Last year, the annual international tournament already underwent major format changes by adding more teams, increasing the number of major region representatives from LCS, LEC, LCK, and LPL to two each.
At the same time, its format changed to a Play-In Stage and Bracket Stage, adopting a double elimination format for the first time in LoL esports history.
This year, Riot Games adds even more stakes — the winner of MSI qualifies for Worlds 2024. The second place winner secures an additional seed for their region.
Here’s everything you need to know about MSI, including its schedule, results, standings, format, teams, and where to watch the tournament.
What is the Mid Season Invitational 2024 (MSI 2024)?
MSI is an annual League of Legends esports tournament organized by Riot Games. It’s the first international competition in the League of Legends esports calendar year.
MSI 2024 takes place May 1 to 19, 2024 in Chengdu, China at the Chengdu Financial City Performing Arts Center. It is played on League of Legends patch 14.8.
MSI 2024 format
There are two stages: Play-In Stage and Bracket Stage.
The Play-In Stage takes place May 1-5, followed by the Bracket Stage, from May 7-19. Read a detailed explainer here.
MSI 2024 schedule, results, standings
| TOURNAMENT STAGE | DATES |
| Play-In Stage | May 1-5 |
| Bracket Stage (first half) | May 7-12 |
| Bracket Stage (second half) | May 14-18 |
| Final | May 19 |
Matches start at 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET daily.
Play-In Stage schedule and results
May 1
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| FlyQuest | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | PSG Talon |
| T1 | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | Estral Esports |
May 2
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| Fnatic | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | GAM Esports |
| Top Esports | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | LOUD |
May 3
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| TBD | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | TBD |
| TBD | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | TBD |
May 4
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| TBD | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | TBD |
| TBD | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | TBD |
May 5
| TEAM | SCHEDULE | TEAM |
| TBD | 4 p.m. GMT+8 | 1 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. CET | TBD |
| TBD | 7 p.m. GMT+8 | 4 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CET | TBD |
Teams competing at MSI 2024
| LEAGUE AND QUALIFICATION PATH | TEAMS QUALIFIED FOR MSI 2024 |
| EMEA — LEC Winter 2024 champion | G2 Esports |
| EMEA — LEC 2024 championship points | Fnatic |
| Korea — LCK Spring 2024 champion | Gen.G |
| Korea — LCK Spring 2024 runner-up | T1 |
| China — LPL Spring 2024 champion | Bilibili Gaming |
| China — LPL Spring 2024 runner-up | Top Esports |
| North America — LCS Spring 2024 champion | Team Liquid |
| North America — LCS Spring 2024 runner-up | FlyQuest |
| Taiwan/Hong Kong/Macau/Southeast Asia/Oceania — PCS Spring 2024 champion | PSG Talon |
| Vietnam — VCS Spring 2024 champion | GAM Esports |
| Brazil — CBLOL Split 1 2024 champion | LOUD |
| Latin America — LLA Opening Season 2024 champion | Estral Esports |
Where to watch MSI
Boasting higher stakes than ever before, the mid-year tournament is an exciting event for League of Legends esports fans. Watch it live on Riot Games’ official Twitch and YouTube channels.
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